Liverpool to face Unirea Urziceni in Europa League

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Liverpool’s plight was underlined yesterday when they were drawn against Unirea Urziceni, the Romanian champions, in the Europa League round of 32 while Manchester United and Chelsea were handed glamour ties against the Milan clubs in the Champions League.

Rafael Benítez, the Liverpool manager, tried to put a brave face on the situation, insisting that his club’s involvement in the Europa League could give them a positive experience, but he also conceded that the Champions League is a superior competition.

“All the competitions are important,” Benítez said. “The Europa League is now an option — we have to win a